Aix-en-Provence has preserved traces of its ancient heritage. The Sextius thermal baths are one of the few remaining vestiges of this era.
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The town of Aix-en-Provence, or Aquae Sextiae by its Latin name, has always been renowned for its hot springs. It was for this very reason that the Romans decided to settle here.
The thermal baths were built in the second half of the 1st century at the top of the present-day Cours Sextius.
An essential part of Roman life, the public baths were a place for hygiene, conviviality and culture. The many services on offer were designed to care for the body as well as the mind.
In 300 AD, the baths were destroyed following a ban on visiting them imposed by Christianity.
They were not rediscovered until 1704, after the demolition of a house uncovered a few remains.
Today, the Hôtel Aquabella and its spa occupy the site, but a vaulted swimming pool, still visible, bears witness to the site's ancient past.
The thermal baths were built in the second half of the 1st century at the top of the present-day Cours Sextius.
An essential part of Roman life, the public baths were a place for hygiene, conviviality and culture. The many services on offer were designed to care for the body as well as the mind.
In 300 AD, the baths were destroyed following a ban on visiting them imposed by Christianity.
They were not rediscovered until 1704, after the demolition of a house uncovered a few remains.
Today, the Hôtel Aquabella and its spa occupy the site, but a vaulted swimming pool, still visible, bears witness to the site's ancient past.
The town of Aix-en-Provence, or Aquae Sextiae by its Latin name, has always been renowned for its hot springs. It was for this very reason that the Romans decided to settle here.
The thermal baths were built in the second half of the 1st century at the top of the present-day Cours Sextius.
An essential part of Roman life, the public baths were a place for hygiene, conviviality and culture. The many services on offer were designed to care for the body as well as the mind.
In 300 AD,...
The thermal baths were built in the second half of the 1st century at the top of the present-day Cours Sextius.
An essential part of Roman life, the public baths were a place for hygiene, conviviality and culture. The many services on offer were designed to care for the body as well as the mind.
In 300 AD,...
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- In centre of town
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
- In the historic centre
